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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16
New Things in the Fireworks Line.

The new things in the fireworks line which
are sold by large downtown dealers are
numerous. For the small boy there are num-
Der of extra large and extra noisy torpedoes,
which are said not to be dangerous to the
user, although exasperating to all hearers.
From China come lot Of larger and con-
sequently noisier fre-crackers than have
ever been in the country before. The ordi-
nary fre-cracker is being sold in larger
quantities every year. This is the only kind
of fireworks not made in this country, it
being absolutely impossible to come any
where near the price they can be imported
for. Two thousand four hundred fire
crackers cost the retail dealer 81, and can
not be made here for less than twice that
amount There are colored freely wheels
which send out white and vari-colored jets
of flame, the colored tiger-ily, which re-
wolves at great rate of speed, and sends out
tongues of fame, making it look like a
gorgeous flower: falling leaflets, which
send out broad stream of silver and gold
fakes, which last for some time; rockets
which send forth all kinds of stars, figures,
etc., in all the colors of the rainbow
New York Evening Post.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16

A mere glance suficed! Blake staggered
back and would inevitably have fallen if be
had not leaned on the angles of the walls;
and there came into his handsome face an
expression l shall never, while retain my
senses, forget. It was deathly. He gasped
for breath For there before him was the
boot-not peg, not tack wantlng-that
had made the track the model OF which he
held in his trembling hand.
The sheriff, suspecting the grave import OF
the young merchants behavior, seized the
model from the paralyzed and powerless
hand that held it, while the prisoner, in
voice full of terror, gasped:
"In Gods name, Mr.. Blake, tell me what
this means %
But it was the sheriff that answered, for
by this time he had by quick glances COM
pared the model and the foot.
1T means that murder will out! 1tmeans
that YOU, you wretched old sinner, are the
murderer of Dave Carr! 1t means that L
must do thing which hoped never to have
to do-hang a mdnF
The only answer of the prisoner was a
groan of despair! But the words OF the
sheriff sounded so heartless, though uttered
more in surprise than in anger or triumph.
that they angered me.
you have no right, sir, to speak so to an
old man, a prisoner, in your power and Gus
tody. You have no right, as an officer who
must impanel the jury that shall try this
man to PREJUDICE his case! l demand your
immediate withdrawal, that 1 may confer
with my client without your hearing"' And
~. r II +hn ode from
the sheriff's hand.
He was a Just and sensible man, albeit
little hssty of temper and so instead of re-
senting my hot words and act, answered
very frankly:
You are right, Mr.. Gully; you are
right! l forgot myselfw And he with
drew.
Poor Blake, still dazed and only half re-
covered, was walking the narrow cell, wiring
ing his hands in mute despair. But now,
when the officer had withdrawn, he cried in
suppressed voice:
go, Uncle Tom, Uncle Tom, what have
you done? What have you done? And to
think, too, that l, fool that am, have made
your escape impossiblen'
The prisoner groaned again groaned such
deep, helpless groan of agony as appeared
to shake the stone walls about us.
said nothing. knew it was folly to at
tempt any intelligent interview now.
After some minutes, and it seemed hours,
Blake sank down into the iron bedstead, be-
side me, and all three were silent.
At last turned toward the prisoner, to
speak, but a sob rose in my throat for his
face wore the most pitiable expression have
ever seen.
Uncle Tom," l began, at length, I'VE
thought we were doing the best thing posi-
BILE, for you; but it appears that we were
Mistaken
Blake had not uttered word after sinking
on to the cot. The ignorant old man, With
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16
DANDELlON,

Last night spiders dainty lace
Hung soft and fleecy DER the place,
Where two tall spears of meadow grass
Guarded fairy mountain pass.
When sweet bird voices called to-day
And morning sunbeams stole that way,
The sheeny web held jewels bright
Where dewdrops glistened in the night
And underneath an orb of gold
Looked upward to the sky, half bold
Half shy, as its fringes it spread
To seek the sunshine overhead.
The dandelion's yellow blow,
Beneath the cobweb all aglow
With iridescent drops of dew,
Painted its coquetry anew.
-Providence Journal.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16

the same hopeless, despairing expression in
his face, looked at us for long time dumblv
At length he faltered: II s'pose you uns
thinks I'm guilty, too.
The utter, pathetic despair of his voice is
indescribable. We did not answer, but still
watched him narrowly, as he sat- now,
gazing at the stone floor.
After time he lifted his eyes and stared
at the opposite wall And then, slowly,
there stole into his face a strange, almost
awful, light, softening the hard lines of it.,
and chasing from it the look of despair and
terror. Then, slowly he slid from off the
cot and was on his knees his clasped hands
and face uplifted and his eyes closed, as one
closes his eyes and uplifts his face in prayer.
1t was an awful moment! If did not
hear Blake's heart beating then it was nv
own heard. There appeared to pervade the
cell some supernatural presence. The still
ness was audible!
In voice unearthly in its solemnity the
prisoner uttered this solemn petition:
eff | am guilty of the murder of David
Carr may God strike me dead while kneel
in His awful presence!"
For moment he remained as motionless
| eo q ot@GuO, ItlOh oAo"ly IdlluS descended.
he opened his eyes and arose as calmly as
one might from his evening devotions. and
seated himself again on the cot, with face
! as placid as if he had never suffered pang
| in all his mortal life
looked at Blake the tears were stream
| ing down his face, while those in NV own
eyes blinded me, but not so completely
that I did not see that Blake felt as did that
Thomas Doty was not the murderer of David
Carr!
Because of our superstition, did we feel so?
No. because of the superstition of the pris-
oner! And l observe, by the way, that in
no other of the several hundred criminal
causes in which have been engaged have |
ever witnessed such appeal.
All manner of adjuration, asseveration and
great oaths have heard but not this face
to face appeal.
Blake and soon found that we were alone
In our belief in the old mans innocence.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16

or harsh words. Carr was a man
of peace, good neighbor, and not > 8
known to have an enemy, unless *
Doey should be so counted Armed
with these facts and the model in
bark of the unique footprint
we started homeward. Somehow, I
felt depressed. Blake appeared
quite satisfied. Tapping his breast
pocket where he had bestowed the model
hesaid in voice oftriumph:
This will save my old friendr'
"Or hang him" I added, almost involun.
tarily.
Blake drew rein, stopped the horses and
turned upon me with an expression of face
still easily recall. 1t had never once oc
CURED to him that there was the remotest
possibility that this evidence might prove
fatal to his benefactor, as he insisted on
characterizing the prisoner.
my God" he exclaimed under his breath,
his nostrils dilating. my God if thought
that possible, I'd tear this piece of bark into
million fragments and scatter them to the
four winds"
do you think that would be right?'' !
questioned. THAT might do for me, his at.
torney, sworn to keep his secrets" went
on; "but for you'll am no casuist, but I
should have doubts
Whats the use talking nonsense; he's
not guilty." he cried, recovering his conf
dence, and he laid whip, till we fairly flew
toward town.
Neither spoke again until we had alighted
and were walking rapidly toward the jail.
"Had we better 60 in alone and make this
examination" I suggested, still feeling a
strange misgiving. 1t was so agreed though
Blake in no wise shared my apprehension,
if my vague feeling may be so called.
But in this instance it required three to
make bargain. The sheriff, who must let
us in the prisoners cell, pressed in with US,
saying as he did SO:
II understand you've been measuring
tracks, and am curious to see the result"
Some one coming from the place of the
tragedy had given it out that Blake and my
self were following up the trail of the culprit
and taking its measure.
We had no choice but to go forward
Blake, still confident, drew the model from
his pocket as we entered the cell.
"Hold up your left foot, Uncle Tom !" he
cried, cheerily, as he approached the old
man, sitting on the cot ID the corner.
Leaning against the wall, the prisoner
obeyed with alacrity, lifting the foot so that
the light from the grated window fell fairly
upon the sole Of it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16
Social Customs in Texas.

A gawky, piny woods Texan walked into
the palatial home of Senator Reagan just as
the senator and family were seating them
selves at breakfast.
Wont you sit down and have breakfast
with us?" asked the SENATOR who saw Q
probable legislator six years hence.
mo; I'm bleeged to yer, Gin'rel," said
the Texan, with a broad grin. I'm full
now. Yer see dao died last night an We uns
hev all been eatin' an gwine on all night. I
coined over to borrow yer shovel to dig a hole
to plant the old man in.'-The Colonel.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16
MY FIRST MURDER CASE.
CYRUS F. M'NUTT.
tCopVri0hted 1851.

Returning to the place Of the tragedy we
found the inquest sitting. The surgeons
were making the autopsy.
AS the character of the fatal wound was
of some importance on the final trial, re-
produce the surgeons description of it as set
out in the report of the coroner: eve found
an incised wound made by sharp cutting
instrument, entering the chest Immediately
to the left of the sternum, between the fifth
and sixth ribs, in the fifth intercostal space,
to the depth of four and one-half inches, and
in length seven inches, severing the left
auricle of the heart completely from the rest
Of the organ
The blow was struck with the left hand,
wasn't it, doctor?" queried Blake, and re-
ceived for answer:
Eyes, and by left-handed man! A man
naturally right-handed could not strike such
blow as this was with the left hand"
Blake looked grave.
He fell to questioning the neighbors of the
dead man and the prisoner. Carr, these said,
had come into the neghborhood some six
years before; and during all this time had
been Doty's tenant, and for most of the time,
being unmarried, had been member of his
household.
No trouble had arisen between the two, I'M
til a month ago, when they had had bitter
quarrel, during which Carr, a man of thirty,
struck Doty in the face with his open hand !;
whereat Doty had made ugly threats, but
subsequently had manifested desire to bury
the Ratchet.
Onthe morning of the day of the killing,
Doty had, in company with neighbor, the
mutual friend of the two men. come to Carr
where he was blowing, with view to set
ting their troubles, and had offered to pay
him 800 if he would yield up the
tenancy. Carr had declinedth offer =
and the two separated without anger
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16
THEN LIFE WOULD BE COMPLETE.
SARAH K. BOLTON

fl could have the sunsets, deaf
And have you, too;
The mellow light of coming night,
And have you, too;
If could have the moonlight, dear,
And have you, too;
Its loving face and tender grace,
And have you, too;
If l could have the song of birds;
And have you, too;
The quiet work, and murmurlng brook,
And have you, too;
Your sympathy and cheering words
Like fragrant flowers;
The daisies sweet, beneath our feet,
In summer hours;
Then life would be complete for me,
A cloudless day;
Not wealth nor fame, but one dear name
To bear for aye.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16

As A FLESH REsToRER it pos
sesses the highest value. The whole
tendency of its action is to stimulate
the digestion Of fat-producing foods,
and its effect is invariably to give
fullness and roundness to the female
form, and robustness to the masculine
frame.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16
WEAK AND DELICATE PERSONS

WEAK AND DELICATE PERSONS
GENERALLY who require some arti-
fetal restorative-and especially those
who are inclined to Consumption
will find this preparation exactly
suited to their needs. 1t is a specific
for the Coughs and Nervous afec-
tons usually incident to low state
Of the system.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16
A Famous Claim.

Mrs. Flora Adams Darling has won her
case in the Court of Claims. The claim has
been before Congress for years to recover
$4,000 taken from her after General Oar
lings death, when she was on a fag-of-truce
boat returning to the North under passport
issued by the Federal authorities. The case
has elected much attention and general sat-
isfa ction is expressed over the result.
Appearances Are Deceptive.
Gus-What sort of figure has the Gush
ington, Jack?
Jack-I haven't the faintest idea.
Gus-Why, thought you had met her?
Jack-I have, but she had on tabernacle
dress.-Neao York San.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16
A Brave Man Shrinks.

flows this, John? You said you in
tended to propose to Miss Gushington this
evening, and here you are back before nine
o'clock. She surely didn't refuse your
Moo, didn't propose. I concluded to
postpone the question:.
Now, see here, John, if you don't get
that girl it's your own fault The idea OF BE-
ing such a coward. You, who have bravely
walked up to the lannon's mouth"
'''Y -e-s, but the cannon hadn't been eating
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16

For sale by Druggists and Deal
ers throughout the United States.
Price fifty cents per bottle.
One dozen bottles sent to any part
of the United States, expressage
paid, upon receipt Of five dollars.
Ths Charles A. Vogeler Co., Baltimore Nd
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16

INvAL1Ds AND CoNvALEscENTs
will find it admirably adapted for
sustaining life and restoring lost
strength. When the stomach is weak
and refuses other nourishment the
Extract will prove an excellent sub
stitute for food.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16
They Both Strike Ont.

81 don't know much about athletic sports, y
said the accountant, but 1 do know that a
good swimmer and poor baseball player
are alike; they both strike out" Then he
laughed in harsh, rasping manner, like an
eraser at work, and diving deep into a
tangled partial payment and interest account
was soon lost to sight in an endless column
of figures about as long as the score of Fart
cricket match.-Burdette.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16
LIEBIG
MALT
EXTRACT.

RECOMMENDED BY PHYSICIANS
Of the highest eminence on both
sides Of the Atlantic as an invaluable
Tonic and Restorative in cases OF
General Debility, Nervous Depres-
sion, Enfeebled Constitution and Fe-
male Weakness.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16

DELICATE FEMALES, who suffer
from the weaknesses of their sex, will
derive lasting relief from its use. 1t
improves the digestion, purifes the
blood, stimulates the appetite and
revives the spirits.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16

NURSING MOTHERS, who suffer
from poverty of milk, will find it
specific for their troubles. 1t slim
ulates the digestion, sharpens the
appetite, invigorates and builds up
the entire system, and excltes gen.
erous flow of milk.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16

WEAK AND S1eKLY CHILDREN,
who suffer from lassitude and wear
mess, the result of disease, over
study, or nervous strain, will derive
substantial benefit from its use.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16
A Big Grist.

Canon Wilberforce calls America sthe
great Anglo-saxonizing machine Of the whole
universe" It has tough grist in some Of
the Anarchists, but, by the aid of little ju-
uGlous hanging upon occasion, the great mil
Will DO the work in tme.-Neso York Word
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16

''The proof of the pudding" said Sioux
Falls man who was arguing on some scien-
tfic point, you know, is in the eating"
'Well, dunno" replied his friend, whose
wife learned the mysteries of the kitchen at
a cooking-school, IT dunno bout that al
ways !! think it's waiting and seeing
whether it makes you sick or not. "-Dakota
Bell.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-16
Good Enough in Anv Shane.

8 California paper says that lone of til
prettlest sights the human eye ever resteo
upon is gold in its liquid state" Gold in il
SOHO state is pretty enough for us.
Fergus County argus., 1887-01-27
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.

Since the convening Of the Fifteenth Leg.
islative Assembly, we have been unable to
secure but IA meagre report OF their deliber-
ations, as it is almost impossible for mails
to get into or out Of the county. From
what we are enabled to publish, however,
il will DE seen that some wholesome legis-
latiOn is under consideration.
The governors message was well received
and many of his suggestions will he incor-
porated into laws.
Many bills have been introduced in bot h
branches. Among the house bills is a
bill concerning the crime of rape. intro
duced by Hon. Henry n. Blake, of Madi-
son. well known lawyer. The bill
is drawn with much care and raises the age
of consent Of women to fifteen years and
any male person violating the provisions
Of the net shall be deemed guilty Of rape
and liable to Imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary for life. II has been read twice and
probably passed.
bill for AN act concerning the rights Of
married women. This relates to rights of
dover and is intended to cover some de-
fects of the present law.
A bill Tor an act to authorize the COVER
nor to execute II bond for arms for the
militia has been introduced in accordance
with the governors recommendation.
A bill for the repeal Of sections 19s. to
2O2 inclusive. chapter Nil, title. "Miscel-
aneous olienses.' revised statutes of Mon
tana. This bill will provide for the repeal
oI the law commonly known as the gag
law.
Hon. Jesse Taylor Of Choteau. has in
troduced a bill To amend section 10, of an
act Tor a better protection Of the live stock
~ 49, Wv ~''' "Pi'"'0" '''"'e"
Hon. j. NJ Page. of Madison has n b;I,
to cstablish a hosnital for tho insane 4,
follows somewhat the governors surues.
tjon.
A bin relating to gambling similar To the
..Enrb;s R;Il /, l,;ch ,,cc,,n;,J ,,,,,,h ,oI,,,
Fergus County argus., 1887-01-27
Clerk of the ways and means committee.

Clerk of the ways and means committee
George X. Healy of Silver Bow county.
Mr.. Kennedy presented n petition from
the residents of Missoula county, askine
the passage Of an act to provide for the al.
equate punishment of assaults upon women
and girls, and to raise the age Of co nsent to
not less than Is years; also praying the
passage Of law providing for local op-
tion, to be submittedito the people at the
next election. Petitions placed on file.
Hundley introduced council joint reso-
luton No. 2. for the relief of George Ba-
shaw. j. II. Mcfarland and John O'Neill.
ms Is the same measure that met with
defeat in the last legislature. 1t provides
ior the payment to the parties named of
81 900. the amount Of a reward offered by
Acting Governor Tooker for the apprehen-
sion Of Con Murphy, when that individual
escaped from the Lewis and Clarke county
jail. Bashaw and the others captured
Murphy, but he was taken from them by a
mob and summarily hanged and the gov
ernor refused to pay the reward. claiming
non-delivery Of the prisoner. The resolu-
tionwas accompanied by q lengthy petit
tion signed by many tax payers urging the
passage of the resolution. Referred to
committee on ways and means.
Kennedy introduced q. q. No. 4, geo uir-
Ing the publication of certain matters.
Read first and second time and referred to
the committee on printing. This bill pro-
vides for the quarterly publication of
county commissioners proceedings licenses
issued by county treasurers and warrants
drawn, fixing the maximum rates and
stipulating their publication in the paper
legally empowered to do the county print
ing.
ByHoliiay--Creating the county Of = ark.
This is enthusiastically the bill introduced
four years ago by Wright creating the
county Of Park, and by Sloan two years
ago creating the county Of Bridger. This
proposed county is taken from Gallatin.
The dividing range of mountains demark-
ing its western boundary, its eastern limits
being the western line of Yellowstone
county.
BY MISUNDERSTANDING fees for county
assessors. This bill has not been perfected
but contenplates the repeal Of the present
salary law as it relates to assessors, and
the payment to those officials of a per-
centage ON assessments about as follows:
On the first million Of dollars one mill,
which would net the assessor 81 900. On
the second million, say three-fourths Of "a
mill, amounting to $50. On the third
million One-half n mill. or $500, afterward
the percentage will be rapidly lowered.
by Anderson, ii. b. "a, an act to provide
the public schools Of the territory with
Webster's unabridged dictionary.
BY Blake, "a bill for an act concerning the
times for the terms Of the supreme court.
This bill provides for term OF the su-
preme court to be held on the first Nom
day in January and ON the second Monday
after July 4th in each year.
Fergus County argus., 1887-01-27
MAIDEN LOCALS.

The streets are full Of it-suow.
Percy Kennett was in town first Of the
week.
Considering the weather and roads busi.
ness is quite good.
Contracts have been let for development
work ON the Oro Cache mine.
A marriage il billed for this week. Our
best wishes are extended to the contracting
parties.
n. I. Dinsmore says III any one is cold
for want Of winter garments can alleviate
hiS sufferings.''
1t looks now AZ Though another mill is to
he built In the spring on one of our most
promising mines.
+. Martin and Emile Parisot have con.
structed tobogsan and put in their leisure
time shooting down the mountain side.
The Maginnis Mining Co. have several
loads of salt en- route from Junction.
When hast heard from the outfit was snow
bound near Grass Range.
Hon. Granville Stuart has been under
the weather for the past ten days. We
learn hc is now around and contcmpIates
"a visit to Helena shortly.
The mountain roads are 50 badly drifted
il is almost impossible for tean,s 70 get to
the Kentucky Favorite from where they
are hauling ore to Mr.. Chas. Gar,lner's
mill.
Every available man IN being pressed in.
To the wood chopping business. George
Eastman has an order from the Maginnis
Mining Co. for all he can furnish and con.
sequently is looking for choppers.
A. NJ. Thompson has sold to Chas. II.
Williams half interest in the Maiden
Drug Store, and the business hereafter will
be conducted under the firm name OF
Thompson Il Williams. Mr.. Williams 10 an
experienced druggist.
Mr.. W. II. Burgess for the past week has
been in LewistOwn and vicinity looking
after his brother.in-law' = cattle which range
between the Moccasin and Judith noun
tains and on Spring creek. lie reports them
as doing nicely for ''pilgrims.'
Cowen's blacksmith shop caught fire from
an overhead sheet iron stove Saturday
night and had close call. BY number
Of citizens promptly responding to the cry
of fire" it was extinguished before any
other damage than the burning Of por.
tion Of the floor was done.
The outlook for n prosperous year from
the opening of spring was never brighter in
the history Of the camp. All Of our leading
mining properties are improving with every
blast. Good paying bodies Of ore are ex-
posed in the Kentucky Favorite, Spotted
Horse and Oro Cache. Look for lively
and prosperous camp from the opening Of
spring.
Fergus County argus., 1887-01-27

thing. Neither is it necessary. Those who
are acquainted with Mr. Gardner know
that he would not do an injury to or
neglect any human being.